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Proposed property sale prompts residents’ protest

The proposed sale of two bors adjacent had the opportuni- ” to improve our tax base to pay for
parcels of township-owned prop- ty to buy the property from the We want to bring business to our community. infrastructure. We have to gener-
erty prompted objections from township,” he said. Blue said that ate growth and have to supple-
neighboring residents during the turning the area of homes into We want things to improve our tax base ment those funds. This is how we
Sept. 28 meeting of the Sumpter commercial real estate “doesn't to pay for infrastructure. This is how we grow. grow,” he said.
board of trustees. make sense” and suggested that Another neighboring resident,
During the public comment the trustees consult the master Terry Caudill, who said he has
portion of the meeting, resident plan. He said that there are large lived in the area for 57 years, also
Corey Blue told the board mem- oak trees, wildlife and even mercial piece,” Oddy said. He could be constructed so that it told the trustees that he opposed
bers that he lives next door to eagles in the area. explained that currently the would not be seen from nearby the project, especially a pro-
one of the properties being sold. “The people around the prop- township has houses in every homes.” He said a buffer could posed 24-hour storage unit facili-
He said that he agrees the town- erty should have the option to commercial area. “We have hous- be created so that neighboring ty discussed at a previous meet-
ship shouldn't be in the business buy,” Blue said. es between the beauty shop and homes would not see the busi- ing. He said that he did not want
of owning property but having Trustee Tim Rush responded the funeral home,” he said. ness. to look out his window and see
his house next door to one of the and told Blue that he would have “Businesses want a high traffic Bowman listed businesses the bright lights of a business all
sites would seem to indicate that an opportunity to bid on the area and if we want a grocery already in the area including, he night long.
the area should not be zoned as property. store or a tractor supply we need said, a day care center and car “I'm hoping this gets shot
commercial. Blue said he object- “It is in a commercially-zoned commercial zoning. The infra- lots across the street. This is in a down,” he said.
ed to the property being sold to a area,” Rush said. “That hap- structure is in the business area,” commercial area,” Bowman said. Oddy said that the township
developer rumored to be plan- pened long before this board. he said. “We need to start developing and was only approving putting the
ning a 24-hour self-storage rental This is a mess we are trying to Trustee Peggy Morgan was not create jobs.” land out for bids and the town-
facility at the site. clean up. I'm glad we are trying in favor of the proposed sale not- “It's got to start somewhere,” ship attorney would prepare a
He told the board members to sell it and get it back on the tax ing that if she lived in the area he said of development. bid package. “Anybody who
that he believed the township rolls and put to good use,” he she wouldn't want a storage unit Oddy agreed noting that com- wants to bring in a business can
motto “Country Living at its said. next to her home. “I don't see this mercial development is “coming bid on it,” he said. “The township
Finest” which was a motivating Trustee Matt Oddy was also in as a great idea. I just think its like a train down Sumpter is requiring a business plan so
factor in choosing to move to favor of the sale of the property. bad,” she said. Road.” He said that neighboring that it can be considered and
Sumpter. He said he would He said that the land is in the Supervisor Tim Bowman dis- Van Buren Township is talking reviewed.”
“jump at the chance” to purchase main commercial district and agreed and said that the town- about a commercial area and the Morgan cast the lone no vote
the neighboring property but has that the current board members ship had “to start somewhere” to development “will be right up to on approving the preparation of
been told that it was not for sale agree that the township should make progress. He said the prop- our doorstep.” the bid packet. Trustee Don
three times. not be sitting on the properties. erty in question was “a perfect “We want to bring business to LaPorte was absent from the
“It would be nice if the neigh- “This was part of a large com- place for storage units” and our community. We want things meeting.
‘Saddle’ to Iron Belle Trail now open in Van Buren

Van Buren Township officials ed it without the support of ern tip of the Upper Peninsula,
have “saddled up.” Wayne County. ” to Belle Isle in Detroit.
A new road and walking path, Township officials opened The new trail and roadway help “Projects like these would
known as the saddle was con- the new path during a ribbon- to provide access to Van Buren Park not be possible without local
structed in the township this cutting ceremony last week. partnerships,” said Van Buren
summer and officially opened “The new trail and roadway and the Iron Belle Trail. Township Supervisor Kevin
last week. The path provides help to provide access to Van McNamara. “We're thankful for
easier accessibility to the por- Buren Park and the Iron Belle Wayne County and the DNR for
tion of the Iron Belle Trail Trail,” commented Township helping us improve the trail and
which runs through Van Buren Director of Community Services partnership with the Davenport Zaenglein. “This means resi- very excited that the hiking trail
along with 48 other counties in Elizabeth Renaud. “The path Brothers of Belleville. The sad- dents and visitors will be able to goes right through Van Buren
the state. was designed with everyone in dle is just a small portion of the enjoy and experience the beauty Township.”
“We're excited to have the mind, so we will be able to walk Iron Belle Trail. of not just one, but two Van Funding from this project was
Iron Belle Trail go right through or roll over it for years to come!” “Not only will the Iron Belle Buren Township parks along the provided by Wayne County and
Van Buren Township,” stated The saddle is a portion of the Trail run through Van Buren route.” Van Buren Township. For addi-
Public Services Director road in Van Buren Park, con- Park, but it will also extend into The Iron Belle Trail is a tional information about the
Matthew Best. “We've been necting the front and back loops. Riggs Park and the Lower State of Michigan initiative that Iron Belle trail visit vanburen-
working on this project for six It was completely reconstructed Huron MetroPark,” said extends more than 2,000 miles mi.org or michigan.gov/Iron
years and couldn't have complet- with help from Wayne County, in Director of Recreation Jennifer from Ironwood, in the far west- Belle.
Board approves re-keying parks and recreation building

Accessing the Sumpter security measure came from security of the building.”
Township Parks and Recreation Trustee Tim Rush who is also ” Trustee Matt Oddy agreed
Building will be limited to those the board representative on the The building is a significant with the proposal.
who have new keys to the struc- Parks and Recreation investment and we need to ensure “This is a good move and the
ture. Commission in the township. He parks and rec commission has
Members of the township said that the locks had not been the security of the building. agreed. We don't know who has
board of trustees agreed unani- changed for several years and keys. As the commission recom-
mously at the Sept. 28 meeting that the commission members “It's a security issue,” he said he added. mended the measure, it goes
to have new locks installed at and the township officials no in response to a question from “I've been on the parks and along with the securing of a
the building and keys distrib- longer have an accurate record fellow Trustee Peggy Morgan. rec since 2016,” Rush said. “This township asset.”
uted by Township Clerk Esther of who is in possession of keys to “It's a valuable building. Just as is just a security procedure. The The motion was approved by
Hurst's office. the building where equipment we rekeyed township hall. The building is a significant invest- a unanimous vote of the board
The proposal for the new is stored. clerk is the keeper of the keys,” ment and we need to ensure the members.

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INVITATION TO BID
The Van Buren Township Parks & to register for a specific timeslot at van- CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON
Recreation Department annual Candy buren-mi.org/parks. No pets will be NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Canton, 1150 Canton Center S, Canton, Michigan will accept sealed
Loop event is back by popular demand. allowed with the exception of service bids at the Office of the Clerk up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 for the following:
This family-friendly trick-or-treating animals. DIGITAL EDITING COMPUTERS
experience will be take place from 4-6 A rain date is set for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Bids may be picked up at the Finance and Budget Department, on the MITN Purchasing Group website at
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23 at Quirk Park. Oct. 30. https://www.bidnetdirect.com/mitn/cantontownship or you may contact Mike Sheppard at: 734/394-5225. All bids must be sub-
Costumed children can take a stroll Local businesses and organizations mitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name, company name, address and telephone number and date and
time of bid opening. The Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. The Township does not discrimi-
around the Candy Loop and stop at dif- can register to distribute candy at an nate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
ferent Halloween-themed stations pro- individual station at vanburen- MICHAEL SIEGRIST, CLERK
viding treats from local businesses and mi.org/parksandrec or at (734) 699-8921.
organizations. This event is free and Decorations are encouraged, but not nec- Publish 10/14/2021 CN2300 - 101421 2.5 x 2.05
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CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF CANTON SUMPTER TOWNSHIP, MICHIGAN
ACCESS TO PUBLIC MEETINGS NOVEMBER 2, 2021 SPECIAL ELECTION

The Charter Township of Canton will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SUMPTER TOWNSHIP:
the meeting/hearing upon notice to the Charter Township of Canton. Notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in Sumpter Township on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The polls will
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of Canton will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, AT THE FOLLOWING POLLING LOCATIONS:
or activities.
Precinct 3 & 4 - Sumpter Community Center, 23501 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Employment: The Charter Township of Canton does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment prac-
tices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title II of Please take notice that the Huron School District will be voting on the following millage proposal as presented and listed
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Resources Coordinator, Charter Township of Canton, 1150 S. Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260 as soon To comply with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), voting instructions will be available in audio format and in Braille.
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Canton, MI 48188, (734) 394-5260. Accuracy Test for the electronic equipment that will be used in Precinct 3 & 4 for the Special Election is scheduled for Thursday,
October 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sumpter Township Community Gymnasium, located at 23501 Sumpter Rd., Belleville, MI
The Charter Township of Canton will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individu- 48111. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to demonstrate that the computer programming used to tabulate the votes cast at
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Esther Hurst Published: The Eagle/Associated Papers; October 14, 2021
Publish: 10/14/21 CN2299 - 101421 2.5 x 4.72 Sumpter Township, Clerk Posted: October 14, 2021 ST0079 - 101421 2.5 x 4.879